Dyer PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
About Our Ambulatory Care Program
The purpose of this residency is to prepare the trainee with the necessary skills to excel as an Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist. At this ASHP-accredited residency program, the resident will have opportunities to learn in a variety of practice environments, including pharmacist-managed pharmacotherapy clinics, family medicine / internal medicine clinics, cardiology clinics, anticoagulation clinics, telehealth medicine, and population health management. The resident will gain experience with chronic disease management under a collaborative practice agreement for commonly encountered disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, asthma, COPD, smoking cessation, and anticoagulation. The resident will also be actively involved with educational and medication management presentations to patients, providers, and staff in ambulatory clinics. Additionally, the resident will have opportunities to assist with the training and education of pharmacy students and PGY1 Pharmacy Residents.
Program Structure & Information
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The longitudinal block format of this program allows the resident to continuously build upon their clinical skills and establish meaningful relationships with patients throughout the year.
Anticoagulation Clinic
PODS Pharmacotherapy Clinics
Cardiology Clinic
Ambulatory Care Practice Management
Research Project
The resident will also gain exposure to unique ambulatory practice environments in these required block learning experiences:
Population Health with Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
Pharmacotherapy (Specialty) Clinic
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Precepting (4-6 weeks depending on learner’s rotation duration)
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Based on professional interests, the resident will have the opportunity to choose elective experiences for the last 12 weeks of the residency year.
Advanced rotation of any of the required rotations
Infectious Disease (HIV/Hep C Clinic)
Indianapolis block consisting of PODS + Cardiology + Family Medicine Clinics (2-12 weeks depending on resident’s availability to relocate to Indianapolis for the rotation)
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Annual Salary: ~$49,400
10 days PTO, in addition to the following Holidays: July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Memorial Day
Free parking
Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance available
Laptop for use
Printing and photocopying
ASHP Resident Membership
Costs for travel and registration to ASHP Midyear and Illinois Pharmacy Resident Conference
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Projects for corporate and local Ambulatory Care Committees
Journal clubs and Lunch & Learn presentations
ACPE Accredited Continuing Education (CE) Seminar Presentation
Topic discussions
External publications
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Participate in resident development series designed for residents to learn and reflect upon aspects of personal and professional development
Paired with pharmacy mentor to support resident throughout the year
Participate in system-wide resident wellness series
Teach PharmD students and PGY1 residents on rotation
Complete Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program (Optional)
Complete CPR Healthcare Provider Certification
Locations
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Franciscan Health Dyer
24 Joliet Street, Dyer, IN 46311
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Franciscan Health Crown Point
12750 Saint Francis Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307
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Franciscan Physician Network Hammond Clinic
7905 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321
Meet the Team
Application Process
Residency candidates must participate and adhere to the rules of the Residency Match Program and submit all materials through PhORCAS. Application deadline: January 2nd
Positions available: 1
National Matching Service Program Code Number: 769865
The resident must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and is required to be licensed in Indiana by August 1st. The resident will also need to provide the graduation certificate from an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program during orientation in July.
The below items are required for a complete application.
Letter of intent
College transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae (CV)
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Instagram Link: @franciscan_ambcare_rx
Contact Us
Sunitha Johns, PharmD, BCACP, BCPS
Residency Program Director & Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Phone: 219-488-1064
Email: Sunitha.Johns@franciscanalliance.org